The answer is that the difference is determined not only by the presence or absence of faith, but also by the attitude toward service and suffering.

Embracing Trials with Love

The answer is that the difference is determined not only by the presence or absence of faith, but also by the attitude toward service and suffering. The godless essentially live without sincere love and hope in God; they are unable to view trials as something soulful and uplifting, and their burden of life remains heavy and oppressive. In contrast, the godly—true followers driven by love for Christ—perceive their trials and sufferings as part of a joyful service that enables them to achieve spiritual lightness even in the most difficult situations. It is faith, accompanied by love for God, that allows one to bear life's burdens with hope and joy, which is a hallmark of the truly faithful.

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"For service was regarded as humiliation, and suffering as misfortune. No one can call his yoke good without God's love, nor his burden light without hope in God. How great is the difference between the godless and the Christians! The apostles joyfully called themselves slaves of Christ.

Why slaves of Christ?